davis, for five minutes. mr. davis: thank you very much, mr. speaker. i come to the floor today to express condolences to the family, friends, and parishioners of bishop rayford bell who passed away this past sunday while preaching a sermon in his pulpit. as a matter of fact his wife had suggested that he not go to church, but he indicated that he would go because he thought it might make him feel better. he was 90 years old. grew up the son of a sharecropper in mississippi. moved to illinois. founded several schools and colleges, became the senior , well of a diocese loved, well respected, a tremendous personality. i came to know his family when 40 years s nephew ago. and have observed him ever since. just wanted to say to his family, friends, and parishioners that they have been graced by the presence of a tremendously great individual who died doing what he liked to do. and that is preach the gospel. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the chair recognizes the gentleman from